Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 Manual
View all Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 manual content summary:
- Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 1
Dell EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook Dell Engineering April 2018 A Dell EMC document category - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 2
Revisions Date October 2015 April 2018 Description Initial release New Dell EMC format. The information in this publication is provided "as is." Dell Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 3
libraries 21 12.2 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape drives 21 12.3 Formatting an LTO7 Type M tape in a Dell EMC library 21 13 Troubleshooting & Best Practices ...22 13.1 Stuck tape...22 13.1.1 Drive reset ...22 13.2 Media Do's and Don'ts ...22 13.2.1 Do's ...22 13.2.2 Don'ts ...22 - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 4
1 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling and usage for all Dell EMC and Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. 4 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional) - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 5
2 Drives Dell EMC LTO tape drives are available in several form factors that can be attached internally and externally to PowerEdge servers or as part of a Dell EMC tape library solution. Current LTO drive specifications Historical LTO drive specifications 5 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 6
3 Media Media comes in both standard Data and WORM (Write Once Read Many) formats for each generation of LTO and is differentiated by color to be easily recognizable. Cleaning cartridges are universal to all LTO generations. Table 3 shows recording information about each media type. Data capacity - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 7
4 Media colors and markings Media types are color coded to be easily identified in the data center. Color coding is not an industry standard and varies by distributers. Standard data cartridges are a single solid color. WORM cartridges are differentiated with a grey back cover and the generational - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 8
WORM cartridges use the same generation color coding for the front or top of the cartridge but have a grey back or bottom cover to visually differentiate. WORM and standard Data cartridge 8 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional) - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 9
5 Media Compatibility Each new LTO generation aims to achieve the highest bit density possible utilizing the latest technology. Higher bit densities allow more data to be stored on the magnetic medium within the same form factor. These constant improvements to the technology results in a backwards - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 10
on the SCD until the drive is cleaned. Libraries can be setup to automatically perform the clean operation without user interaction; check library Users Guide for more detailed information. Once the UCC is inserted, the drive will determine if cartridge has cleaning cycles remaining. If the tape is - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 11
If an expired UCC is inserted into an LTO drive the drive will alert the user by posting a "7" and flash the activity light amber. A tape alert message is generated. The clean routine will not be run and a new UCC will be required. 11 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional) - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 12
7 WORM cartridges WORM stands for Write Once, Read Many. This means once data is written to a piece of WORM media, the data on the tape cannot be changed or overwritten. WORM media can be appended to if data is already present on the tape. The media also stores unique identifiers which allow the - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 13
8 Write Protection To preserve data on the cartridge from being overwritten or erased use the Write Protect tab. The tab must be engaged prior to inserting the media into the drive. Do not slide the tab while media is already inserted in a drive. When properly write protected a lock symbol will be - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 14
9 Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to as the Cartridge Memory (CM). CM is a nonvolatile memory that responds through a passive radio frequency - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 15
10 Barcodes A bar code label contains: A volume serial number (VOLSER) that is human-readable A bar code that the library can read When read by a library's bar code reader, the bar code identifies the cartridge's VOLSER to the library. The bar code also tells the library whether the cartridge is - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 16
11 Media Handling 11.1 Media Description LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge 1. LTO CM 2. label area 3. write-protect switch 4. insertion guide 5. cartridge door 6. leader pin 11.2 Inspection Inspect the cartridge packaging to check for any rough handling. • When inspecting a cartridge, open only the - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 17
Correct Leader pin location • Inspect the cartridge for damage before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge (the part that you load first into the tape load compartment) and ensure that there are no gaps in the seam of the cartridge case. If there are gaps in the seam, the leader - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 18
Dropped leader pin Figure 8 shows an LTO cartridge that was dropped and caused damage to the casing. Split seam on case. 18 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional) - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 19
11.4 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging. Always ship or store a cartridge in the vertical orientation and inside the jewel case to prevent damage to the tape edge. Use only a recommended shipping container that - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 20
11.6 Cartridge Life Durability - 1,000,000 passes on any area of tape, equates to over 20,000 end-to-end passes/260 full tape backups. Archival life - 30 years. 20 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional) - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 21
The new LTO7 Type M media format will allow an LTO8 drive within a supported Dell EMC library to format a new, unused, LTO7 tape cartridge for 9TB drives will write or read to the 9TB format provided the drive is at firmware version of HB8x or higher and the tape has ALREADY been formatted with the - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 22
13 Troubleshooting & Best Practices This section contains helpful information to maintain the highest level of service from you LTO drive. 13.1 Stuck tape A stuck tape can result from a dropped or damaged media. Different drives react differently when damaged media is inserted. - Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 | EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 23
Ship the LTO drive with media loaded. 23 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional)
A Dell EMC document category
Dell EMC Tape Systems
LTO Media Handbook
Dell Engineering
April 2018